Salamandrina perspicillata II (Herping in central Italy)

[francesco]

I know the caudata community enjoys salamandrina pictures so here are some more:
Natural habitat:

Beautiful couple:

Male and female:

Females laying:

Two types of egg-laying:
on sticks

and under stones

other inhabitants of the same wood:
Salamandra gigliolii

their larvae were found in the same places where the salamandrinas were laying

I bet these larvae won't die of hunger once the salamandrina larvae hatch!

Hope you enjoy the pictures
Cheers
Francesco

 

[russ]

Very nice series.

 

[francesco]

Thanx Russ
btw I forgot the male is the one on the right and the female on the left

 

[chris]

VERY good pics!

 

[william]

excellent series! especially the egg laying! keep up the good work!